Chandel: Japhou Youth Club on Monday observed “Thanksgiving Celebration” at Japhou Community Hall. Japhou Youth Club was crowned ‘Champion and Runner’s Up in Open Category & Runner’s Up in Pre-Veteran Category’ of the 14th Edition of Monsang Football Tournament 2022 organized by Sirti Olympic Association (SOA) from 1st February to 25th February 2022 at Liwa-Sarei football ground.
The Thanksgiving Celebration was attended by 5 Special Guests in the person of Japhou Baptist Church board member, Upa. K. Angingam, Japhou village social worker Upa Ng. Joy and Upa H. Rolly, Headmistress ADC Chandel, Sanuw K. Shangningden, Primary Teacher, ZEO Chandel Sanuw Ng. Nefisa. Special invitees includes, Japhou village chief, Upa. Ng. Maipakngam, Japhou Baptist Church Pastor, Upa Sh. Shrimon, President Sirti Upa Ruh, Upa Ng. Benithan, Monsang Naga Baptist Churches Association Executive Secy, Upa Rev. Alani Shongsir among many enthusiastic club players and well-wishers. During the celebration, the executive members of Japhou Youth Club handed certificate of appreciation to Lael Shongsir Monsang who is currently playing for NEROCA FC Imphal and Sh. Marconi Monsang currently playing for Young Physique’s Union FC, Imphal.
In his welcome and introductory speech, Upa W. Somie, President JYC, reiterated that “the fact that Japhou Youth Club brought laurels for the first time by claiming both the ‘Champion & Runners Up’ in Open Category of the 14th Edition of Monsang Football Tournament through its representing teams namely Japhou A team and Khoriibung team which are both under Japhou Youth Club umbrella are considered a historic achievement of the club since the inception of SOA football tournament in 2008. The historic win deserves a ‘Thanksgiving Celebration’ to glorify the Lord at the first place and grand feasting of all the JYC players and members with elders and leaders.
It is worth mentioning that the Monsang Football Tournament organized by Sirti Olympic Association (SOA) is conducted every year and the 14th Edition was held from 1st February to 25th February 2022 after a year break in 2021 due to Covid pandemic. The football tournment features open category for men, open category for women, Pre-Veteran (35-40 years) and Veteran for men (above 41 years on the basis of aadhar card). The SOA football tournament opens a plethora of avenues for Monsang young and senior football players to hunt and showcase their skill and talents. For some, it is considered a litmus test to check the player stamia and health status. Many opines that the tournament is all about bringing the community together once a year through sports particularly football.
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